Dalhousie University vs Concordia University: Which one is better?

Dalhousie University vs Concordia University

Overview Comparison
Dalhousie UniversityConcordia University
Collegedunia Score4.9 Out of 104.2 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 298 QS World University 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2023
# 387 QS World University 2024
# 501 Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 204 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 100 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020
ProgramsUG Programs -61
PG Programs -54
Doctorate Programs -12
UG Programs -46
PG Programs -44
Doctorate Programs -6
Acceptance Rate62.0 %73.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
PTE - 54
TOEFL - 92
Duolingo - 120
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
PTE - 61
TOEFL - 90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   16833
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13645
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 32056 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   19856
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13725
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 22865 Per Year
placement (average package)

Dalhousie University is one of the top public universities in Halifax, Canada. It is ranked #=308 in QS World University Rankings 2023

Top recruiters: Dalhousie University, Nautel, Nova Scotia Power Generation, IBM Canada Ltd., Government of Nova Scotia etc

Base salaries by degree :

Other Degree:   $76,000 

Masters in Science: $60,000 

MBA:  $58,000 

Bachelor of Arts: $44,000 

BBA: $35,000 


Degree                           Average Salary

Master (Other)                   $86,000 

Masters of Arts                   $77,000 

MBA                                   $75,000 

Masters in Finance            $63,000 

Masters in Science            $59,000 

Bachelor (Other)                $47,000 


application requirements

Academic transcripts; 2 academic references; Resume; Standardized test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.); SOI/ Essays; Declaration; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (portfolio, research samples, etc.)

No specific minimum GPA required

Campuses and B-SchoolsRowe School of Business
Dalhousie Medical School
Schulich School of law
John Molson School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.8/10 Read 14 reviews7.7/10 Read 18 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsDalhousie UniversityConcordia University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1818
1974
Student:Faculty Ratio17:1
25:1
Male:Female45% Male, 55% Female48% Male, 52% Female
Location Facts

one of the oldest & prime universities of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; 4 campuses- 3 at Halifax and 1 at Truro; located in residential areas, within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax; 


Located in Montreal
the two campuses are linked through shuttle services offered free of cost


Library

5 libraries; 2 learning commons; archival collections; a Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) Centre; a Copyright Office; Kilam library (largest academic libraries in Atlantic Canada) houses 1 million books, 40,000 journals.


Total collection 1,668,267 titles held
growing by 10,000-15,000 titles per year.
15 special collections
126 archival fonds and collections


Campus Life

400 clubs and societies; sport and recreational facilities (Dalplex, Sexton Gym, Langille Athletic Centre in Truro); Dalplex's two-lane track; 50M indoor pool; High-Performance Centre; Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic; Dalhousie Art Center (housing three theatres, including the 1,023-seat Rebecca Cohn Auditorium); 2 student pubs- The Grawood on Studley Campus & The T-Room on Sexton Campus; Dalhousie Art Gallery; Bissett Student Success Centre & the Student Success Centre (for career & leadership counselling).


The university has technoculture-arts and games, variety of sports clubs and athletic games
13 varsity teams and clubs
variety of student assiciations, clubs, recreation facilities, and sports camps


Hostel#Non-Traditional Residence-Bachelor - $10638
#Traditional Residence-Double Room - $7883
#Traditional Residence-Single Room - $8925
#Room - $6650
#Apartment rental and utilities - $8040
Famous Alumni

135,000+ alumni; a Nobel Prize winner; 91 Rhodes Scholars; Joe Clark (16th PM of Canada); R. B. Bennett (11th PM of Canada); Brian Mulroney (18th PM of Canada); Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize winner in Physics); Kathryn D. Sullivan (1st American woman to walk in space); Charles Peter McColough (former chairman, CEO, & president of Xerox); Lucy Maud Montgomery (Author)


Two time winter-Olympic Gold medalist- Alexandre Bilodeau, Annie Proulx- Writer, Anna Hopkins- actress, Aanchal Malhotra (Author/historian), Jeff Barnbay (Director)


City Life

Halifax (officially known as Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM))- capital of Nova Scotia, Canada; commercial hub of Canada's Maritime provinces; Major recruiters: Department of National Defense, Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax Shipyard, Port of Halifax; Top tourist attractions: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Harbourfront, Pier 21 National Historic Site, Peggy's Cove, Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry, Point Pleasant Park, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park.


The city offers a huge student crowd with 6 universities and 12 colleges.
120 annual parades, cheaper cost of living, low unemployment rate (6.4%)


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